VDB
CVE-2026-73623
CVE-2026-73623
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.7 HIGH
Reported by VulnCheck · Published August 13, 2026
GitPython before 3.1.54 contains an incomplete denylist in unsafe_git_clone_options that omits --template, allowing attackers to achieve arbitrary command execution during clone operations. Attackers can supply --template pointing to a directory containing malicious post-checkout hooks that execute when git clones the repository.
Risk Scores
CVSS 4.0
7.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | 0, 3.1.54 |
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | 3.1.54, 3.1.54, 0 |
| gitpython_project | gitpython | 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Aug 13, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Aug 13, 2026 CVE Published
- Aug 15, 2026 CVE Updated
- Aug 20, 2026 Security Advisory
- Aug 24, 2026 EPSS Score
- Aug 26, 2026 EPSS Score
- Aug 28, 2026 EPSS Score
- Aug 30, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 3, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 4, 2026 EPSS Score
- Sep 4, 2026 Distribution Patch
- Sep 4, 2026 Security Advisory
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-6p8h-3wgx-97gf) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.54 Remote Code Execution via --template third-party-advisory